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Barchalla, Assam, gears up for a high-stakes 2026 election with a key contest between BJP's Ritu Baran Sarmah and INC's Ripun Bora. The constituency's Gorkha and Tea Tribe voters are central, with campaigns focusing on ST status demands and land rights for plantation workers. High voter turnout suggests a focus on socio-economic issues over party affiliation.

Thiruthuraipoondi, a reserved constituency in Thiruvarur, has consistently favored the Communist Party of India (CPI). In the 2021 Assembly elections, CPI's K Marimuthu secured a decisive victory with 97,092 votes, a trend mirroring previous wins by CPI candidates in 2016 and 2011.

Neyyattinkara constituency saw INC's N Shakthan win by 6,966 votes against CPI(M)'s K Ansalan. This result contrasts with the 2021 election where CPI(M) secured victory. The region faces challenges including coastal erosion, poor infrastructure, youth unemployment, and environmental concerns.

Former MLA Bachchu Kadu has officially joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, securing a nomination for the MLC polls. Kadu stated Shinde accepted his conditions, including farmer welfare and strengthening the Divyang ministry. His Prahar Janshakti Party will continue its social work, while political members will now support Sena.

Congress's Shanimol Osman has secured victory in Aroor, defeating the CPI(M) candidate by 9,324 votes. This win marks a shift in the constituency, previously held by the LDF. Key issues like coastal erosion and fisher welfare were central to the election, highlighting the region's unique maritime challenges and its impact on political outcomes.

Ghatal, a flood-prone agrarian SC-reserved constituency in Paschim Medinipur, faces challenges of crop devastation, rural unemployment, and infrastructure deficits. This ultra-marginal seat, marked by a razor-thin BJP victory in 2021, is a bellwether for rural penetration and gauges the BJP's challenge to the ruling TMC.

Get ready for a delightful May 2026 in the UK! With bank holidays on the 4th and 25th, both Mondays, it's the perfect chance to recharge. Embrace the season by taking advantage of mini-getaways, enjoying quality time with loved ones, or tackling those home improvement projects you've been delaying.

A three-year-old boy named Davi celebrated his birthday by sharing breakfast with the sanitation workers on his street, a gesture born from months of admiration. This simple act of kindness, captured on video, resonated widely, highlighting the importance of recognizing essential workers and teaching young children empathy and respect for those whose work often goes unnoticed.

A New Jersey firm, Compunnel Software Group, will pay over $313,000 to settle claims of illegally favoring temporary visa holders over US citizens for jobs. The Justice Department's investigation revealed a pattern of citizenship-based discrimination in recruiting. The company must also undergo anti-discrimination training and revise its policies to prevent such practices.

Three Democratic senators urged President Trump to block Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market, citing economic and national security risks. They highlighted concerns over unfair competition, state-backed subsidies, and potential data security threats from connected vehicles. The senators also called for preventing Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. via Canada and Mexico.

The US Department of Labor is now using Salesforce's AI agents to manage worker queries and applications, aiming to boost service delivery. These AI tools will triage millions of annual requests at the national call centre, ensuring critical needs are prioritised. This move supports programs like unemployment benefits and workplace safety, freeing up staff for complex tasks.

Kanye West is appealing a court's decision ordering him to pay $140,000 to a former contractor for chaotic renovation work on his Malibu mansion. The contractor alleged breach of contract, unpaid wages, and unsafe conditions, claiming he was forced to sleep on the floor and suffered injuries.

At the 2026 Oscars, 'Hamnet' star Joe Alwyn revealed a heartwarming set moment: the cast, in Shakespearean costumes, spontaneously danced to Rihanna's 'We Found Love' on the final day of filming. Director Chloé Zhao saw the song's spirit mirroring the film's themes of finding love amidst grief.

The US trade representative's office has launched Section 301 investigations into 60 economies, including India, for failing to address forced labor in imports. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling and aims to determine if foreign governments are sufficiently prohibiting goods made with forced labor, impacting US workers and businesses. New tariffs on several countries are possible by summer.

Senator Dorinda Cox from Western Australia has resigned from the Greens party and joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's labor party, a significant setback for the Greens, who have already lost lower-house seats. Cox cited alignment with Labor's values and priorities, particularly in advancing reconciliation, as her reason for switching parties.

Earlier, conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he had called Albanese to concede defeat in Saturday's election and congratulate Albanese on his victory.

On July 22, 2011, rightwing terrorist Anders Breivik set of a bomb in the capital, Oslo, killing eight people, before heading to tiny Utoya island where he stalked and shot dead 69 mostly teen members of the labor party youth wing.

HOSHIARPUR: As Hoshiarpur celebrates the accomplishment of Manmohan Singh; a Harnmohan is making big news in Australia.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised for a general election victory, according to media projections, amidst economic concerns and the shadow of Donald Trump's trade policies. Early results indicate a significant swing towards Labor, potentially securing a parliamentary majority. Voters weighed starkly different economic visions, with Albanese emphasizing renewable energy and Dutton advocating for nuclear power.